Pre-K Teacher/ Lead teacher

speckled Frog playcare • Full-time • Saugerties, New York State, United States • $19 - $25 / hour • 2d ago

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role requires a strong understanding of early childhood education principles and the ability to implement engaging curriculum activities that promote learning through play.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with early childhood education standards.
Manage classroom activities effectively, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Observe and assess children's progress, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.
Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their social skills and emotional growth.
Communicate regularly with parents about their child's development and classroom activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and share best practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom space conducive to learning.
Stay updated on best practices in childhood development and early education methodologies.

Experience

A degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
Proven experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational or childcare setting.
Strong skills in classroom management and lesson planning.
Knowledge of childhood development principles and child welfare practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
Familiarity with curriculum development strategies tailored for young learners is a plus.

If you are enthusiastic about shaping young minds and making a positive impact in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Preschool Teacher.

Join our team! We are looking for two-three preschool teachers.

Position perks

120 hours paid holidays and closed days in addition to PTO/Sick time

Holidays paid

weekly pay period

Paid trainings

Position Requirements:

The successful UPK Teacher candidate possesses:

Experience or high interest to work with preschoolers
Familiarity with all facets of Preschool Special Education
Experience with preschoolers within a classroom setting
New York State Teaching Certification, Birth to Grade 2
Professional and Personal References required

Candidates may have a bachelors in Early Education.

30 hours of Training within 6 months
Developing a curriculum with director and other lead Teachers/ other teaching assistants
Be part of a team to create the best environment for the children served.
Prepping lessons and activities
Preparing report cards and social skill sheets
Daily attendance
Room assigned job duties
Work with Team members
Attend events not at scheduled shift times hosted by Speckled Frog.
Cleaning and disinfecting throughout your shift completing ALL list daily
Completing OCFS required training.
Completing OCFS required documentation.
Attending ALL staff meetings
Lifting
Cleaning
Reporting repairs
Fixing items noticed damaged when possible
Keeping, cleaning, preparing a classroom
Abiding by all OCFS regulations and having knowledge of them or where to find information
Abiding by the employee handbook
Completing required paperwork on time/and documentation as required
Emailing parents as needed and one time per weekly update
Open house events as scheduled per year
Parent teacher conferences as needed
Attending Center events
Current Medical form on file at all times
Arrive 10 minutes before the start of shift to the classroom.
Meeting all deadlines
Following OCFS paperwork

Training Requirements

Complete assigned trainings
Attend conferences/training events
Attend orientation
Attend all staff meetings
Attend lead prep meetings
Attend lead meetings
Any/all requirements to successfully complete the job.
Training documentation is due quarterly as outlined in the handbook.
Employees under one year of employment (in their first contracted year) are required to repay half of any/ all training paid, expenses paid for training, and the full 25.00 for the SCR clearance.

Employment Qualifications

(a) Staff members must be qualified by training and experience to carry out their respective functions in the administration, operation and maintenance of the child day care center.

(1) Staff and volunteers must be mature, of good character and possess suitable personal qualifications.

(2) Staff and volunteers must be in good physical and mental health and have the energy and emotional stability necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of their positions.

(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:

(1) a statement or summary of the applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience.

(2) the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a childcare center staff member.

(3) a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements.

(4) Creating lesson plans, organizing a classroom, providing structure, parent conferences, and administrative duties as needed per class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.38 per hour

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